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24/03/2013
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| NTEC Holds Training Course On Renewable Energy |
A training course on renewable energy was held at KISR’s premises recently, organized by the National Technology Enterprises Company (NTEC), a company affiliated with the Public Authority of Investment (PAI). KISR’s researchers and specialists participated in the course, in addition... details... |
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24/03/2013
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| KISR Discusses Joint Projects with IAEA Delegation |
A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) paid a visit to KISR recently. The delegation comprised Dr. Ali Bu Seha, Technical Cooperation Department Manager of the Asia Pacific Region, and Dr. S. V. Hong, IAEA’s Kuwait Program Department Manager... details... |
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21/03/2013
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| KISR Receives Japan’s Aquamarine Fukushima Delegation |
Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi, KISR’s Director General, received a delegation from Japan’s Aquamarine Fukushima, headed by Mr. Yoshitaka Abe, the Director. Both the sides discussed issues of mutual interest. details... |
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21/03/2013
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| KISR Organizes Workshop on Air Pollution Solutions |
A two-day workshop entitled ‘Ambient Air-Monitoring Instruments Calibration/Network Operation,’ was held recently. Participants learned to operate monitoring instruments and to measure the data quality. Laboratory instrument auditors took part in the workshop.
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21/03/2013
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| KISR Organizes Workshop on Sustainable Development and HIMA |
A workshop entitled ‘Human Integrated Management Approach (HIMA) was held at KISR’s premises recently. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi, KISR’s Director General, said that Kuwait plans to create five new nature reserves, in addition to the five existing ones. The objective behind this move is to increase the.... details... |
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17/01/2013
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| KISR Inaugurates Experimental Plant for Renewable Energy Technologies and Management |
After inaugurating Experimental Plant for Renewable Energy Technologies and Management, Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi said that the responsibility that KISR shoulders developing various types of renewable energy in the State of Kuwait is a reflection of the.... details... |
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17/01/2013
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| Al-Nakib and Al-Taqi Win the Legend in Energy Award |
Ms. Dina Al-Nakib and Ms. Hanay Al-Taqi, working in the Building and Energy Technologies Department, recently won the Legend in Energy Award instituted by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), United States of America. In a press release.... details... |
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16/01/2013
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| KISR Organizes the 5th International Groundwater Symposium |
KISR recently organized the 5th International Groundwater Symposium that in cooperation with the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). The symposium was aimed at bringing together water specialists to discuss current challenges facing.... details... |
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16/01/2013
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| KISR Drafts Strategic Plan to Utilize Renewable Energy in Electricity Generation |
Dr. Osama Alsayegh, a researcher in KISR’s Department of Advanced Systems, recently confirmed that KISR has completed drafting a strategic plan related to renewable energy utilization through 2030. The plan is focused on developing a general strategy to utilize renewable.... details... |
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16/01/2013
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| Dr. Al-Mutairi: Kuwait Enhances Cooperation with IAEA for Peaceful Utilization of Nuclear Energy |
A KISR delegation met with a number of officials and experts during the 56th Annual Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) General Conference held in Vienna, The meetings focused on enhancing mutual cooperation between the IAEA and Kuwait. details... |
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04/12/2012
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| A Lecture on KISR’s Indebtedness |
In a lecture held in KISR’s Accounting Department, Ms. Taghrid Abo Al-Hasan, Head of the Contracts and General Accounts Section, spoke about ‘The Annual Plan for Collecting Debts owned to the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research.’ The lecture detailed the phases of.... details... |
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29/11/2012
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| Dr. Al-Feeli Receives Research Fellowship from MIT |
Dr. Bassam Al-Feeli, an associate researcher in KISR’s Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Program, has been selected for a research fellowship program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Center for Natural Resources and Environment in the USA. details... |
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29/11/2012
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| Tahani Hussain Publishes a study on Multimedia Program |
Ms. Tahani Hussain, a senior network specialist in the Computer Technology and Communications Department (CTC) of the National Scientific and Technical Information Center (NSTIC) published a study entitled ‘Multimedia Support through Redesigning Networks’ in the international... details... |
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29/11/2012
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| KISR and MOSAL Discuss Comprehensive Energy Management System for MOSAL Buildings |
With the aim of highlighting KISR’s experience in comprehensive energy management, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mulla, a researcher in the Environment and Urban Development Division (EUD) paid a visit to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MOSAL). Dr. Al-Mulla met with Mr. Mohammed.... details... |
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28/11/2012
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| KISR and KOC Cooperate to Characterize Bacteria in Oil Pipelines |
 KISR and the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) recently signed a contract to execute a project entitled ‘Identification and Classification of Isolated Bacteria from the Oil Sector in the State of Kuwait.’ This project is a quantum leap forward in the field of research, being the first of its... details... |
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28/11/2012
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| Shubaiti, a New Fish in the Kuwaiti Fish Market |
 While many types of fish are becoming endangered, extinct or suffering from fish kills in some parts of the world, Kuwait has produced a new kind of fish called shubaiti, Through aquaculture, KISR has endeavored for five years to develop methods of diversifying the region’s fish .... details... |
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28/11/2012
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| Dr. Al-Shemmari Delivers Lecture on Public Health Teaching at KU |
 A workshop entitled ‘Public Health Teaching — A Vision and a Pioneer’ was held at the Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences Center, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University. Strategic tendencies and future plans in the fields of public health in Kuwait were discussed during.... details... |
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09/10/2012
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| A Friendship Agreement between KISR and Aquamarine Fukushima |
 Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi, the Director General, and Mr. Yoshitaka Abe, Director of the Marine Science Museum, Fukushima Prefecture science museum signed a friendship agreement to enhance cooperation between the two organizations. The agreement was signed in the Japanese.... details... |
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09/10/2012
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| KISR Organizes an Environmental Symposium at Al-Qurasheyia School |
 In collaboration with Laila Al-Qurashiya Intermediate School for Girls, KISR organized a symposium entitled “Assessment of the State of Kuwait Environmental Performance” at the school’s premises. The symposium was a part of the Environmental Month organized by the.... details... |
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09/10/2012
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| Dust Storms on 25% of the Days Each Year |
 A scientific study, conducted by KISR’s Coastal and Air Pollution Department has found that dust storms affect Kuwait on 25% of the days each year. Dr. Ali Al-Dosary, who conducted the study, said that the average number of dust storms in Kuwait is 26 per year; which far exceeds.... details... |
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